Karnataka State Newspaper Delivery Workers Accident Benefit and Medical Assistance Scheme

To whom?

The Newspaper Delivery Workers belong to the unorganised sector of workers who do part time work of delivering newspapers at the doorsteps of the public. Most of them use two wheelers for delivering the news papers and so more prone to accidents. Hence, it is intended to give social security benefits by providing accident compensation and medical assistance to these workers.

Eligibility

• Should be the resident of Karnataka
• 16-59 years of age.
• Should be registered in e-Shram portal under the category of “News paper boy”.
• Should not be an income tax payer.
• Should not be a beneficiary of EPF & ESI.

How to apply

All News Paper Delivery workers should register in e-Shram portal (eshram.gov.in) themselves or can register through the nearest Seva Kendras and avail the benefits of the Scheme. (For registration process under eShram click here)

Documents to be submitted

• All eligible beneficiaries can avail the benefit by submitting prescribed application along with the necessary documents.

Offices of the Labour Officer, Senior Labour Inspector/ Labour Inspector, Labour Department.
https://ksuwssb.karnataka.gov.in/english
Labour Helpline : 155214 (24×7)

Does it comes to Sakal limits?

No